A Cycle of Bipolarity

I feel so helpless at times when some of my friends experience this exact same ride, Mel. It's difficult for us who don't suffer from emotional disorders like depression or bi-polar to empathise. All we can do is sympathise and pray we don't say the wrong thing that makes it worse.

In the physical I simply sit and listen, maybe hold a hand; however, in this virtual reality of words, one can't do that.

I know you've asked for honest critique, but it's circumvent to the need to just sit a while.

Thank you for the read. 🌷

You always offer such lovely responses.  Thank you Ahavati as it is much appreciated. The places mental illness can take a person is horrid and often lonely. To have a friend sit with you and just allow you to be, is the best kind of friend to have. "Maybe I cant stop the downpour but I will always join you for a walk in the rain" - Author Unknown

Indeed. We all just need to be.

Can only imagine this state of being...I'm very sad to read this all too real n common
disorder afflicts so many...I've certainly dealt with people who suffer it, n I've always felt I was walking on eggshells.

Thanks for this response lovely.  I think mental illness impacts the lives of all those who love someone who has it. While I don't always feel this way when I am in it... but for me, I am a survivor and I always bounce back. I also have several outlets and tons of support. I consider myself lucky. Sadly it's not the same for everyone. On Resilience - "The greatest glory in living, lies not in never falling but rising every time we fall." - Nelson Mandela

A very evocative poem of a state of mind, a kind of delicate knowing. I feel I'm 'holding the space' after reading it.

Thank you Josh, I very much appreciate your response:)